A New Solution: IPL EpiLight
Finally, a new treatment solution produces long-lasting results across the full range of unwanted hair problems. This breakthrough technology uses broadband, intense pulsed light (IPL) technology to damage or destroy hair follicles for long-term hair removal. Called the IPL EpiLight System, this device has been shown to be a successful method for reducing unwanted, unsightly hairs. Numerous published studies in professional medical journals attest to EpiLight's safety and long-term effectiveness.

EpiLight uses a hair removal process called photo-epilation, which is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis. This means that the light energy is absorbed in the target hair follicles while sparing the surrounding, healthy tissue. Unlike conventional laser systems, EpiLight utilizes a broad light spectrum with wavelengths ranging from 590 to 1200 nm (green, yellow, orange, red and infrared). It also emits light energy in very carefully timed bursts, or pulses, to:

• maximize the effectiveness of the treatment
• decrease the risk of scarring or other skin tissue damage
• minimize any patient discomfort

EpiLight treats the hair by directing light energy through a light guide placed on the patient's skin. A thin layer of transparent gel covers the treatment area to focus the light energy and cool the top skin layer. The light energy heats and damages the hair follicle, typically causing the hair itself to fall out from the follicle. The IPL EpiLight technology allows your physician to provide a procedure that is gentle and non-invasive, with nominal side effects.

With its powerful, innovative software, EpiLight's treatment parameters can be selected by your physician according to an individual's specific skin color, hair color and hair density. This major advantage allows the physician to customize each individual treatment based on personal experience, as well as the unique attributes of each hair follicle.

As a result of this computer-generated precision, EpiLight has proven effective on the widest range of hair colors, from blonde through auburn to brown and dark black hair. Most important of all, EpiLight successfully removes hair from most skin types --from porcelain white through olive to dark brown complexions.

In addition, the IPL technology of EpiLight enables the physician to efficiently remove hair from any part of the body, no matter how deep the follicles may reside. Treatment of sensitive areas like the lips, ears, nose, underarms, and bikini line can usually be easily tolerated.

Another EpiLight advantage is its wide treatment area, enabling the device to cover more area in substantially less time. In fact, approximately 100 -200 hairs can be treated with each flash of the light so that large swaths of hair on the legs, back and chest can be treated quickly in a single session. At the same time, EpiLight can be very precisely focused, so that hair is eliminated from delicate places .

Multiple treatment sessions are typically required for long-lasting hair removal. In a recent clinical study, researchers from Cornell and Duke Medical Centers reported no significant hair regrowth 20 months after EpiLight treatment. In fact, in subjects who received multiple treatments, there was an average hair loss of 64% at 6 months or more of follow-up. Study results also confirm that the EpiLight Hair Removal System uniquely achieves significant long-lasting hair removal through selective cell destruction to hair follicles . This is remarkably different from mechanisms of action reported with other laser devices that induce a temporary rest cycle or follicular miniaturization.

Patient Benefits

• Long-lasting hair removal. Because the hairs and follicles typically are destroyed , there is limited hair regrowth.
• Removes hair from all parts of the body. From small patches on sensitive places like the face to large areas on the chest, abdomen, legs, and back, EpiLight can treat any region of the body.
• Removes numerous hair colors and thicknesses. EpiLight's computerized customization capabilities allow it to be programmed to treat most types of hair -- even different types of hair on the same patient. \
• Treats most skin types and colors. EpiLight can also be customized to emit different colors of light, enabling it to remove hair from nearly every type and color of skin.
• Reduced pain. Little discomfort is associated with EpiLight hair removal.
• Few side effects. Side effects, including skin discoloration, redness or blisters, are uncommon and usually resolve quickly. EpiLight’s unique parameters help ensure maximum patient satisfaction.
• Speed and convenience. EpiLight can treat large areas of the body quickly and conveniently. Treatment of any area takes far less time than is required by most other methods.
• No needles or injection: Treatment is non-invasive -- there is no use of needles and no skin punctures associated with the procedure, thereby minimizing the risk of infection.
• No aftercare and fast return to daily activities. Other than keeping treated areas out of the sun for a few weeks , most patients return immediately to their full, normal daily routines.

Product Features
Flexibility and versatility to achieve safe and effective treatment with a single flash of light

• Capacity to treat near-surface as well as deep hairs, allowing for hair removal on all parts of the body.
• Ability to use different light colors in carefully timed pulses enables treatment of nearly all hair colors on most skin types and colors.
• Multiple synchronized pulsing ensures destruction of hair and hair follicles.
• Pulsing capabilities help to minimize damage to surrounding skin, greatly reducing pain and side effects.
• Large treatment spot enables speedy treatment of hundreds of hairs with each burst of light, facilitating treatment of dense hair on large areas of the body like the back, chest and legs.
• Treatment parameters can be saved for each patient, facilitating accumulation of a patient database.

A Typical Treatment: What You Can Expect
Most people find that having unwanted or excess hair removed by the EpiLight system is fast, gentle and involves minimal discomfort. This is how the procedure is typically performed:

Before treatment begins, EpiLight's settings are customized for your skin color and type, and the area of your body that is being treated.

Treatment begins by trimming the hair to be removed.

Next, a clear gel is applied to the skin in the areas to be treated. This helps keep the skin cool and focuses the pulses of light.

The EpiLight energy is then emitted via rapid light bursts, guided by the computer. A test area is usually treated first to determine the optimal parameters for effective results. You may be asked to wear dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light.

The procedure is repeated until the entire treatment area is covered. Although some hair will be removed when the gel is wiped away, many hairs will continue to fall out over the next few weeks.

Other than keeping the treated area protected from sunlight for a few weeks, you can return to your full, normal routines immediately. Slight redness, similar to a mild sunburn, may occur; if it does, it usually disappears over a very few days.
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